A combination of cold water and panic can leave swimmers in trouble when they enter open water on a hot day. Open water swimming safety tips Get to know where you are swimming and check the condition before going in. Source: National Water Safety ForumA video from BBC Breakfast demonstrates what swimmers should do if they find themselves struggling in the water. If you aren't experienced in being in cold, open water then please stay out, unless supervised." For more on cold water shock and general safety around water, visit the RLSS website here.

Source: Daily Mirror July 22, 2021 13:47 UTC